What is "purdah" in English? Definition and Explanations
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What does purdah mean in English? Meaning of purdah definition and abbreviation with examples.
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What is "purdah" in English? Definition and Explanations
Meaning of "purdah": a state of social isolation
Noun
Pronunciation in UK: /ˈpəːdɑː/, /ˈpəːdə/
Meaning of "purdah": the traditional Hindu or Muslim system of keeping women secluded
Noun
Pronunciation in UK: /ˈpəːdɑː/, /ˈpəːdə/
Meaning of "purdah": a screen used in India to separate women from men or strangers
Noun
Pronunciation in UK: /ˈpəːdɑː/, /ˈpəːdə/
Synonyms:
kerchief, mantle, veil, shawl, bonnet, protector, hat, wimple, cowl, yashmak, babushka, mantilla, coif, capuchin, capuche, close arrest, preventive custody, protective custody, serail, concubines, seraglio, serai, zenana,
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